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Job Crafting "That's not part of my job ... that's part of me"?

Bruce AshtonBruce Ashton

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About

The Job Crafting mind map template is a comprehensive framework designed for professionals, HR managers, and educators to align personal identity with professional responsibilities. Covering 51 nodes of actionable insights, this Job Crafting cheat sheet explores how individuals can co-create roles that allow for greater expression of their values and motivations. The template is structured around three primary dimensions: Task Crafting, Relational Crafting, and Cognitive Crafting, providing a clear roadmap for increasing employee engagement. It specifically references the research of Collins (2001, 2004) regarding core practice and innovation, contrasting what a balanced role looks like versus one that is reactive or 'putting out fires'. By utilizing this Job Crafting template, users can systematically evaluate their current work boundaries and redesign them to foster a more positive meaning of their professional life.

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When to use this template

Employees and Career Coaches

During annual performance reviews or career development discussions to identify how a role can be evolved.

HR Managers and Team Leaders

When a team is experiencing burnout or low engagement and needs to rediscover the meaning in their daily tasks.

Newly hired professionals and RTLB teachers

When transitioning into a new professional role that requires defining new boundaries and relationship networks.

How to use this template

Step 1

Download and open the file

Download the .xmind file and open it in Xmind desktop or the web app to view the full 51-node structure.

Step 2

Identify your crafting goals

Navigate to the Task, Relational, or Cognitive branches and replace the example nodes with your own specific work activities.

Step 3

Analyze your work balance

Use the Core practice and innovation section to evaluate if your current role is proactive or reactive, then adjust your map accordingly.

Frequently asked questions

This template focuses on Task Crafting (changing the nature of tasks), Relational Crafting (changing how you interact with others), and Cognitive Crafting (changing how you perceive the purpose of your work). Each section provides specific examples to help you apply these concepts to your own career.

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